Taylor Business Institute

180 North Wabash Avenue, Fifth Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Taylor Business Institute (TBI) is a small family owned college located in the heart of downtown Chicago. It is ideal for students who are seeking a culturally sensitive environment and personalized attention while acquiring an associate degree and workforce skills. It is regionally accredited(HLC), provides flexible schedule, hands-on training, small class size, and diverse environments. Scholarships and tuition relief plans are available for students who qualify.

School Highlights

Taylor Business Institute serves 231 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,175
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Taylor Business Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Taylor Business Institute
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
17 staff
227 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Taylor Business Institute has grown by 117% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Taylor Business Institute diversity score of 0.94 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 41% over five years.
Total Enrollment
231 students
2,558 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
231 students
872 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,686 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
174 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
231 students
872 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,719 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
5%
% Asian
25%
12%
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
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% Black
2%
25%
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% White
n/a
4%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
48%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
9%
n/a
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% Unknown races
63%
1%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
Diversity Score
0.94
0.69
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6825%
0.3913%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Taylor Business Institute and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,300
$31,800
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Taylor Business Institute and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Illinois by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $11,175 is less than the state average of $14,511. The private state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,175
$14,511
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
23%
82%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Taylor Business Institute and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,359
$7,550
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Taylor Business Institute and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,184
$3,881
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Taylor Business Institute and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
89%
89%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Taylor Business Institute and the community college average percent admitted of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

Taylor Business Institute`s mission is to serve the needs of underrepresented students by providing them the following:
  • A safe, reassuring place to take college courses in a small, supportive education space,
  • Associate of applied science degrees that prepare the college`s graduates with workforce skills,
  • A first step associate degree that can become a TBI graduate`s stepping stone into a bachelor`s degree,
  • Affordable education. Students who can establish need may be able to attend TBI with full grantsand
  • A diverse student body with students attending from over 30 countries.
But most of all Taylor Business Institute is family. It`s faculty, staff and students all care about one another and focus on the success of the college`s graduates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Taylor Business Institute cost?
Taylor Business Institute's private state tuition is approximately $11,175.
What schools are Taylor Business Institute often compared to?
Taylor Business Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Taylor Business Institute?
The acceptance rate of Taylor Business Institute is 89%, which is equal to the state average of 89%.
What is Taylor Business Institute's ranking?
Taylor Business Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Taylor Business Institute located?
Taylor Business Institute is located in the Chicago Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 5 other community '.colleges.' located in Chicago Loop.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,175
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Verified school update

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